Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani might return to mound

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts indicates Shohei Ohtani could start pitching again in May
Speaking at the team's FanFest, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts indicated the reigning NL MVP will make his return as a pitcher in May, responding "sounds about right" when asked about Ohtani pitching in that month, per The Athletic's Fabian Ardaya.
Shohei Ohtani returning to mound in May? 'Sounds about right,' Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says
The Dodgers will also add a third high-end pitcher to the rotation this year: Shohei Ohtani. Ohtani is wrapping up his rehab from his September 2023 elbow surgery and will resume pitching this season.
Ohtani's return to pitching could come in May for World Series champion Dodgers
Shohei Ohtani pitching for the Los Angeles Dodgers in May is “about right,” manager Dave Roberts said Saturday at the team’s annual fan fest.
When will Shohei Ohtani pitch? Dodgers manager says May 'sounds about right'
Ohtani, who signed a $700 million contract with the Dodgers in the 2023-24 offseason, didn't pitch in his first year with the club after having elbow surgery in September 2023. But he became the first player in baseball history to hit 50 home runs with 50 stolen bases, winning his third career MVP award.
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Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani has won MVP three times over. He also finished top-5 in AL Cy Young voting back in 2022 with the Los Angeles Angels. In fact, he was so successful that the Dodgers signed him to the richest contract in baseball history.
Dave Roberts Suggests Shohei Ohtani Will Return To Pitching In May
Shohei Ohtani spoke with reporters (including ESPN's Alden Gonzalez and The Athletic's Fabian Ardaya) at the Dodgers FanFest event today,
Shohei Ohtani Could Make Pitching Return in May After Injury, Dodgers' Roberts Says
Shohei Ohtani could be just four months away from his Los Angeles Dodgers pitching debut. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Saturday that Ohtani returning
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani might return to the mound in May
Two-way star Shohei Ohtani being ready to pitch by May is "about right," Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Saturday.
Shohei Ohtani looks 'really strong,' could make pitching return in May for Dodgers
Shohei Ohtani pitching for the Los Angeles Dodgers in May is "about right," manager Dave Roberts said Saturday at the team's annual fan fest. He reiterated Ohtani won't pitch in the season-opening Japan Series against the Chicago Cubs on March 18-19 in Tokyo.

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